Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
Adam Lambert Has ‘Proven A Lot To Myself’ Since Confronting Homophobia Early In His Career
Adam Lambert has been proudly gay since bursting on the scene as a contestant on the eighth season of “Amercian Idol”. “I’m proud to say that I was part of a wave of people who were pushing the conversation,” he told People of being an early LGBTQ role model on television. “I’ve proven a lot to myself.” When he first took to the stage, Lambert looked to his role models, including such artists as Boy George, Melissa Etheridge, George Michael and Elton John. “I looked to people who were really bold,” he said. READ MORE: Adam Lambert Says Gender Fluidity Is ‘So Much More Accepted And Visible’ Now As Lambert told People, when he first auditioned for “American Idol”, he’d been openly gay for eight years. “I was very comfortable and secure with who I was,” he said.
While Lambert’s sexuality was never explicitly delineated on the show, he also never made any efforts to hide who he was. READ MORE: Adam Lambert Slams Idea Of Theo James Playing George Michael In Biopic: ‘Another Straight Man Playing A Gay Icon’ “It was never a secret,” he recalled. “During the live broadcast, there was no one asking me what my sexual preference was, and we weren’t allowed to do interviews during the show back then because they wanted to keep everyone on a level playing field.” When photos emerged online, prior to the “Idol” finale, of Lambert kissing another man, he was hit by backlash.
Admitting it wasn’t pleasant, the experience ultimately toughened his resolve. “It made me stronger and informed the kind of art that I wanted to make,” he said READ MORE: Adam Lambert Says Homophobic Haters And Getting ‘Banned’ From TV Motivated Him To Be ‘As Gay’ As He ‘F**king Can Be’ “No matter what size or gender or sexuality you are, there
